FTC challenges hospital tie-up in Memphis

Alex Wilts

16 November 2020

Methodist operates Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Photo credit: Wiki Commons/Thomas R Machnitzki

The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, a hospital system based in Memphis, Tennessee, from acquiring two competing hospitals in the area.

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Could have been an email: The Tipline for 1 December 2023
The Federal Trade Commission and House Judiciary Committee appear to be stuck in a stalemate regardless of whether their quarrel occurs in letters or public hearings. Pressed by Republican lawmakers about the FTC’s responses (or lack thereof) to various document demands, the commission’s director of congressional relations had very little to say. “I’m not able to provide that information today, but we're happy to continue talking to your staff,” Jeanne Bumpus said.
Take two: The Tipline for 30 November 2023
Lights, in camera, action: The Tipline for 29 November 2023

FTC challenges hospital tie-up in Memphis

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